Afarax is looking for a freelance Operational Risk Officer. We need you!
The project:
Our client in the insurance sector is looking for a Operational Risk Officer to join their team.
Responsibilities:
* Contribute to a key project implementation: with the recent introduction of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), your focus until the end of 2024 will be on the implementation of the identified actions plan. In particular, by acting on the ICT risk framework, third party services providers management, business continuity, resilience and incident management.
* Evaluate and propose solutions: you’ll assess the impact of new legislation and certifications (such as ISO27001 V2022) and propose realistic action plans to address identified compliance gaps.
* Assess risks related to Third party services providers: contribute to the related framework optimisation in order to protect company resilience while preserving efficiency.
* Design procedures to refine the Business Continuity Planning, emphasizing information protection and controls related to third parties.
* Analytical Leadership: lead analyses related to operational risk management. You’ll be the go-to person for answering queries from regulators, customers, and management.
* Manage projects, with a high level of autonomy: be at the forefront of new projects aimed at evaluating and mitigating operational risks
Is this you ?
* Fluent in Dutch and/or French
* Good knowledge of English
* Master’s degree, or equivalent by experience, in a relevant field (e.g. Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance)
* Strong analytical skills
* Good writing, reporting and presentation skills
* Strong process mindset and ability to design frameworks
* Excellent communication skills, and a lot of persuasiveness
* Proactive approach to problem solving
* Operational Risk management and processes
* Business continuity management & resilience
* Information security
* Third Party Risk Management
* Knowledge of IT systems
* M365 Teams, Office tools
* Sharepoint online
* MS Dynamics
* Good knowledge of DORA
* Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and certifications (ISO27001)
* Insurance or financial sector
How we support you ?
* We’ll help and support on the project.
* You’ll benefit from our network and challenges.
* We offer a possibility to build a valuable and easy partnership.
* You’ll have the possibility to be heard and share your knowledge.
* You’ll access missions that fit your current expertise or you can challenge yourself to learn new things.
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